How to Use brownie in a Sentence

brownie

noun
  • Sell the brownie, not the recipe—and see how that works.
    Michael Sokolove, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Need to go grab a glass of wine from the fridge or a pecan pie brownie from the kitchen?
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Duncan Hines brownie mix — the moist one, not the cakey mix.
    Diana Budds, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2022
  • These easy-to-make treats have the texture of a dense brownie and the sweet pucker of a lemon bar – thanks to the lemon juice and zest.
    Bethany Thayer, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022
  • Then have some dessert like the brownie supreme, pecan pie or red velvet cake.
    Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 1 July 2023
  • Key lime pie, a lime bar brownie or a lemon-lime sorbet.
    Brian Framson, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2021
  • My son kept saying no, no, but (the other boy) kept putting (the brownie) up to my son’s mouth.
    cleveland, 22 May 2021
  • For boxed brownie mix, pureed black beans can be used in place of butter or oil.
    USA Today, 2 June 2020
  • The key to making the white stripes and stars on top of her moist brownie cake is to roll some of the fruit in powdered sugar.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • During our taste tests, the brownies were rich and sweet, and the pudding had a light, creamy texture.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The plan is for the bar to offer scones, coffee, tea, brownies, beer, wine and bourbon.
    Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, 3 Mar. 2020
  • The best Easter desserts come in all shapes and sizes, from cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, to brownies and bars.
    Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Soft aromas of red and black cherries as well as some brownies and black licorice.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Meanwhile, plates of berries and cream, along with bite-sized brownies, made their way to tables.
    Rachel Besser, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But wait—what's the difference between a brownie and a blondie?
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021
  • The highlight of the whole film happens when the four women pose as a girl group called Brownie Tuesday.
    Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 6 July 2023
  • The oversized brownie sundae, on the menu since Day One, lands at most tables for dessert.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 1 June 2023
  • Desserts like skillet brownies may leave a bit of sweetness for your next dish.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • From pecan pie to pecan tassies to fudgy pecan brownies, there’s always a place for pecans on the Southern table.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Aficionados of this beloved American sweet are sure to have a take on the best – and worst – way to make a brownie.
    Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 6 June 2023
  • There’s a lot more available than just just smoking and brownies.
    Tony Bravo, SFChronicle.com, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Abbott and West have made casseroles, cakes, cookies and brownies.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Loads of chocolate sauce and peanut butter top the hot fudge peanut butter brownie shake.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 11 Feb. 2020
  • The ghost kitchen also serves French fries and a hot fudge Ghiradelli brownie.
    Dallas News, 4 May 2022
  • It can be used to make bread, biscuits, pancakes, cakes, brownies and dozens of other recipes.
    Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Bon Appétit has an archive of brownie recipes that runs deep.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Some like sweet on sweet like milk chocolate with brownie pieces or toffee pieces.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2023
  • All mix-ins (cookies, toffee, caramel and brownies) as well as waffle cones are made from scratch in-house.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the green treat blends brownie pieces, chocolate chunks, vanilla ice cream and minty crème de menthe.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
  • These gluten-free cookies (and bars and brownies) are for you—and for anyone who doesn’t take well to gluten or just wants a little break from it.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023

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